Management Tip of the Day: Learn To Be Charismatic

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Learn To Be Charismatic Inspirational leaders have charisma. People want to hear what they have to say and do what they advise. But can you learn to be inspiring? Sure. Here are three things you can do to build your charisma: Focus on others. Don't concentrate on what you need and want. Understand what others care about. The more you relate on a human level the better. Put yourself out there. Seek out and engage others. Be upbeat whenever possible so others feel the same way. Communicate you care. Charismatic leaders are verbally expressive. Tell stories. Use concrete examples. Talk about your feelings. All of these things will invoke common ground in an audience. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Learn to be Charismatic" by Scott Edinger. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT Leading and Motivating Harvard ManageMentor Online Module A synopsis of the essential tasks of leadership: setting direction, aligning people, and motivating others. Learn how to recognize the skills and characteristics of effective leaders, create an inspiring vision, and energize people to support and work toward your goals. One-year single user license. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Write Your First Draft Fast Balance Creative Free Time with Structure Managers: It's OK to Keep Your Door Closed When Delegating, Let Go of the How Persuasion Doesn't Require Manipulation Give Your Slides Some White Space Learn From Your Rivals Defuse Difficult People Revise and Edit Your Writing Project Always Say Yes to Networking All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR Guide to Better Business Writing HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)